Uncovering Chiapas Culture with the Hero of Chiapas, Mexico
Updated on October 6, 2025 by Meg Pier
Learning about Chiapas culture in Mexico's San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Patricia Ferrer worked with "big man" Sergio Castro
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I had pleasure of meeting Don Sergio earlier this month while I was on a textile tour in San Cristobal. This article peaked my memory of this wonderful man and all he does for his community. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. as he was still with patients. Then we were privileged to see his slide show and hear his presentation of his amazing collection of indigenous clothing. He was genuine and kind, a person of great humility. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of the world. I hope it results in more donations to his very important cause.